Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani pledged to New York City business leaders that he would discourage the use of the phrase "globalize the intifada," which has drawn criticism for its perceived antisemitic undertones. Mamdani clarified that he interprets the phrase as representing Palestinian protest against Israeli occupation, not advocating...
Digital Foundry's analysis of Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 reveals a mixed bag. While the destructible environments and camera are praised, issues include frequent pop-in, poor shadow rendering, dated lighting, and dynamic resolution scaling between 1080p and 1200p. Frame rate drops to 30fps during boss battles and...
President Trump initially indicated he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after discussing it with Republican lawmakers who supported the action. He later denied plans to dismiss Powell, despite reports he'd drafted a dismissal letter. While some officials downplayed the likelihood of Powell's firing, citing legal limitations...
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered another groin injury during Tuesday's game, her fourth in three months. Her brother, Colin, blamed the officiating on social media, citing a pattern of missed calls against his sister throughout the season. This follows previous injuries including quad strains and a left...
Netflix released the trailer for the final season of Stranger Things, which picks up after Vecna's attack. The synopsis reveals Hawkins is under military quarantine, and the gang must unite to defeat Vecna before he unleashes a devastating final battle. Season 5, arriving in three parts (November 26th,...
A stolen Cessna 172 caused a 39-minute shutdown of Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday. The plane, used for flight training, was flown from Victoria and circled Vancouver before a safe landing. Authorities arrested the unidentified suspect. Nine planes were diverted due to the incident, which prompted a temporary...
Scientists discovered a quasicrystal, a rare form of matter, within trinitite, a mineral formed from the world's first nuclear bomb test in 1945. This quasicrystal, impossible to create under normal conditions, was formed due to the extreme heat and pressure of the explosion. The discovery, published in PNAS,...
The UK, France, and Germany have agreed to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran by August's end if nuclear deal progress isn't made. This follows discussions between their ambassadors and a phone call with US Secretary of State Blinken, focusing on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The 'snapback' provision...
Russia launched a new wave of air attacks on Ukraine, killing one and injuring over two dozen. The attacks, including drone strikes and missile launches, targeted multiple regions, disrupting essential services like power and water in Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky's hometown. This follows U.S. President Trump's ultimatum to...
Actress Emma Watson received a six-month driving ban and a £1,044 fine for speeding in Oxford. The 35-year-old, already possessing nine points on her license, was caught driving 38mph in a 30mph zone. She did not attend the court hearing but her lawyer confirmed she could afford the...
